Antipodes (handtested and tuned)

HspinSKU: hspin-antipodes

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Examples of possible initial defects

  • if the following symptoms occur immediately after opening, they may be initial defects:
  • (Bind models only) The bearing barely rotates even when flicked with a finger.
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  • Parts that should be installed (bearings, pads) are not installed.
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  • Package damage
  • Color differences from expectations
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Description

HSPIN - AntipodesAntipodes (handtested and tuned)

Four-time French Champion, Hadrien Bennaceur finally gets his first signature model, taking the reigns for the design himself!

This edition of the Antipodes is the "Handtested and Tuned" version of the "With a flaw to love and playable" Antipodes.

"With a flaw to love and playable" referred to the B-grade yo-yos that might have had minor imperfections in the anodizing, or roughness in the coating, or sharp interior edges that may wear at the string. This "Handtested and Tuned" version is the batch of yo-yos that survived Hadrien's scrutiny and tune-up.

Although anodization imperfections have been left alone, any flaws that may affect play have been removed. Imperfections have been shaved off or filled in, keeping the same glorious body shape (with very minor changes in the specs from one yo-yo to another). Furthermore, the flat bearing has been switched out for a curved one, putting the Antipodes much closer to A-Grade than B.

Hadrien Bennaceur has heralded the power of Hspin, winning the French Nationals four times as a member of Hspin's French team. Now he gets his own signature model, taking control over the design process himself, refusing to compromise on performance.

Antipodes is the name of an uninhabited archipelago in the south of New Zealand, but the real story behind the name comes from Hadrien's uncle, who completed a trans-atlantic voyage on a boat named the Antipodes, all by himself. In honor of his uncle, Hadrien chose his boat as inspiration for the name and the design on the yo-yo.

When using the Antipodes, you're sure to take notice of the wide rim and slim body weight; this yo-yo was made for speedy play. The slightly small body is great for chopsticks and other intricate tricks, clearly a conscious design decision from Hadrien, given his style of play. Similar to the Beysick, the Antipodes has a round shape you don't really see in yo-yos from other companies. Comes with a replacement axle, four replacement pads and a pair of socks (!). Unique serial numbers are printed on the side (cannot be chosen, sorry!). Some units may have minor scuffs due to the manufacturing process.

The response system is dug in a bit deeper than the regular Hspin models. The dimensions for the response system are: 12x16.5x2mm (IDxODxdepth).

More Information

ブランドHspin
シリーズ

H-Spin Core Series

シグネチャー

Hadrien Bennaceur

スタイル

String tricks (1A, 3A, 5A)

対象年齢

No particular indication

ブランド国

Switzerland

発売年

2011

重さ (g)

62.8

直径 (mm)

52.7

本体幅 (mm)

43.2

トラピーズ有効幅 (mm)

39

ボディ形状

round

ボディ素材

Aluminum or duralumin

リム種類・素材

none

ベアリング・軸の種類

ball bearing

ベアリングサイズ

Size D (H-Spin)

レスポンスシステム(サイズ)

original

アクセル(軸)

-

分解

Possible

スペーサー

none

バインド

Bind required

表面加工

No smooth finish

メンテナンス

Pad/sticker/O-ring replacement


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BrandHspin
Series

H-Spin Core Series

Signature

Hadrien Bennaceur

Style

String tricks (1A, 3A, 5A)

age

No particular indication

Designed in

Switzerland

Release Year

2011

Weight (g)

62.8

Diameter (mm)

52.7

Width (mm)

43.2

Trapeze Width (mm)

39

Body Shape

round

Body Material

Aluminum or duralumin

Rim

none

Bearing Type

ball bearing

Bearing Size

Size D (H-Spin)

Response System

original

Axle

-

Twist-apart

Possible

Spacer

none

Bind

Bind required

Surface

No smooth finish

Maintenance

Pad/sticker/O-ring replacement

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